Recent Federal Aviation Administration regulations affecting small businesses
Page 7 of 8 • Last updated April 13, 2026
113 Federal Aviation Administration regulations have been published in the past 30 days, covering rule changes, notices, and final actions affecting small businesses.
- Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Rupprecht Law P.A.April 13, 2026
FAA received a petition from Rupprecht Law P.A. seeking exemption from specified Federal Aviation Regulations; this notice invites public participation in the exemption review process.
- Notice of Request for Comment on the Part 141 Modernization Industry Recommendations ReportApril 10, 2026
FAA is soliciting public comments on the Part 141 Modernization Industry Recommendations Report to modernize pilot training school regulations.
- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS AirplanesApril 10, 2026
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2025-10-12 for multiple Airbus aircraft models by expanding applicability to newly certified A321-271NY airplanes and prohibiting installation of affected broadband antenna adapter parts under ce…
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewal Approval of Information Collection: Airman Knowledge Test Registration CollectionApril 10, 2026
FAA seeks public comments on renewing its Airman Knowledge Test registration information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to maintain OMB approval for voluntary pilot certification submissions.
- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Canton, OHApril 9, 2026
FAA proposes Class E airspace establishment at Canton, OH to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations for aviation services.
- Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Cincinnati, OHApril 9, 2026
FAA amendment updates geographic coordinates for Class D and Class E airspace at Cincinnati, OH airport without changing boundaries or operating requirements.
- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Covington, KYApril 9, 2026
FAA amends Class E airspace coordinates at Covington, KY, following decommissioning of Cincinnati VOR as part of the Minimum Operational Network Program to ensure IFR compliance.
- Modification of Class E Airspace; Denver International Airport, Denver, COApril 9, 2026
FAA corrects Class E airspace modifications at Denver International Airport, extending upward from 700 feet above surface, by updating the associated airspace docket number from a March 31, 2026 final rule.
- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mullin, TXApril 9, 2026
FAA proposes to establish Class E airspace at Mullin, TX to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations.
- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Crown Point, INApril 9, 2026
FAA proposes establishing Class E airspace at Crown Point, Indiana to support new instrument procedures and IFR flight operations.
- Modification of Class E Airspace, Omak Airport, Omak, WAApril 9, 2026
The FAA proposes to modify Class E airspace above Omak Airport in Washington to support instrument flight rules operations and airport safety management.
- Revocation of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airway V-320 in the Vicinity of Mount Pleasant, MichiganApril 8, 2026
FAA revokes Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airway V-320 near Mount Pleasant, Michigan due to planned decommissioning of the VOR navigational aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network program.
- Amendment of Class B Airspace Description; Denver International Airport, COApril 8, 2026
This Federal Aviation Administration amendment updates Denver International Airport Class B airspace documentation by relocating the reference centerpoint to "Point of Origin" coordinates, with no changes to existing boundaries, altitudes, or proced…
- Revocation of Restricted Area R-6316 in Eagle Pass, TexasApril 8, 2026
FAA revokes Restricted Area R-6316 in Eagle Pass, Texas, after the using agency determined the airspace is no longer operationally necessary.
- Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersApril 8, 2026
FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive AD 2024-02-55 for Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters by requiring inspection and replacement of vertical stabilizer top end cap assemblies with improved designs to eliminate recurring …